Title
(CONTINUED FROM NOV. 15, 2017) - 2018-19 Request for Proposals - Community Development Block Grant Public Services and Public Facilities (Ordinance S-44044)
Description
This report requests City Council approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services and Public Facilities Request for Proposals (RFP) process and proposed priorities for the Public Services and Public Facilities program.
Report
Summary
The CDBG RFP for the Public Services and Public Facilities program, an important element of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required Annual Action (AA) Plan, provides nonprofits that serve low- and moderate-income communities in Phoenix with funding to implement facility improvements or to offer critical services and programs.
The AA Plan process began on Aug. 30, 2017, with HUD-required public hearings to assess community needs across the City of Phoenix. Residents and neighborhood leaders provided testimony regarding a number of critical issues including housing, social services, neighborhood revitalization, and community development. Residents who were unable to attend the public hearings have the opportunity to submit comments via email or voicemail. This input, along with a needs assessment, will form the basis for the 2018-19 AA Plan.
Staff proposes Public Services and Public Facilities program priorities based on feedback received and the AA Plan process. Public Service priorities for the 2018-2019 Request for Proposal are based on the community's comments during community outreach activities and identified need by the local nonprofits who serve low- and moderate-income Phoenix residents. Last year, Public Services Request for Proposals programs serving Low Income Youth, Seniors, and Persons with Disabilities totaled $1.6 million of $2.1 million of requests for Public Services.
In recent years, approximately $300,000 has been available in the RFP process for Public Facilities, and approximately $650,000 for Public Services. One Public Services priority previously approved by City Council for $150,000 per year for five years was allocated to provide wraparound services for victim of human trafficking at Phoenix Starfish Place. Approximately $500,000 remains available for this year’s Public Services RFP process.
Procurement Information
The 2018-2019 RFP proposed priorities are as follows:
Public Services
- Low Income Youth Services
- Support Services to Persons with Disabilities
- Senior Support Services
Of the estimated $500,000 available for the Public Services RFP process, approximately $250,000 was proposed as a set-aside for two additional Navigator teams of two to assist homeless individuals by the Sustainability, Housing, Efficiency, and Neighborhoods subcommittee. Staff estimates approximately $250,000 remaining to be allocated to the Public Services portion of the RFP. However, the total will be based on the CDBG funds allocated to the City of Phoenix and further City Council actions, including the 2018-19 Annual Action Plan in the spring.
Public Facilities
- Acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) modifications to public facilities, such as senior and youth centers, neighborhood facilities, and childcare buildings.
Staff estimates approximately $300,000 to be allocated to Public Facilities.
The City Council will be asked to review and approve the Community Development Block Grant Public Services and Public Facilities RFP allocations in the spring of 2018.
Public Outreach
Public meetings required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development were held on Aug. 30, 2017 to receive community input and feedback. Residents who were unable to attend the public hearing have the opportunity to submit comments via email or voicemail.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was recommended by the Sustainability, Housing, Efficiency and Neighborhoods Subcommittee on Oct. 17, 2017, by a vote of 3-0 with approximately $250,000 of the $500,000 available for Public Services to be set-aside for two additional Navigator teams of two to assist homeless individuals.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Neighborhood Services Department.